...system at Shimpling Park Farm is a no-brainer. We don’t intend to use it everywhere on the farm, but we do want to get trees into arable fields. I’m looking...
...the heart of forestry Forests are spaces that connect people to nature and each other. People in forestry are central to managing, preserving and innovating in these landscapes. John Deakin,...
...and open space networks look at what you’ve already got in the site and incorporate it into your woodland design consider how much space your fully grown trees will need...
...known to affect foliage of Douglas fir and tanoak in the USA, and radiata pine and Douglas fir in New Zealand, in Britain it appeared to infect foliage and also...
...5. Scale Considers how woodland fits within the broader landscape – from expansive uplands to intimate valleys, and how internal spaces evolve as the woodland matures. 6. Shape Organic, landform‑led...
...to do and we need to action 2 main priorities. How to deal with legacy plastic tree protection left in the environment How to reduce the amount of plastic we...
...free tools to help land managers better understand the suitability of alternative species. The Ecological Site Classification Decision Support System (ESC-DSS) requires the input of soil moisture and nutrient information...
...change risks to woodlands and how to address them. The hub signposts to free decision support resources, including the Ecological Site Classification tool, that offer insights into likely future climate...
...in UK construction and its use is expected to grow further. The government’s timber in construction roadmap aims to increase the use of sustainable timber in construction, as part of...
...Industry Safety Accord (FISA) provides excellent technical guidance on best practice in forest operations which can help get you started. You also need to adhere to standards and certifications surrounding...
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